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22-AUG-2011 Christine Hanrahan

Monarch butterfly chrysalis (Danaus plexippus)

A few days ago this was a caterpillar. Now it is a butterfly in waiting! In a few weeks, or less, if all goes well (and I hope it does), out of this exquisitely formed little pupal case will emerge a beautiful monarch butterfly.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/60s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso400 full exif

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Cindi Smith23-Aug-2011 02:11
What a great find! btw...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Carl Carbone23-Aug-2011 01:45
Way to go "mom"! V
Hank Vander Velde23-Aug-2011 01:25
Thanks for the view and info Christine.
Stephanie22-Aug-2011 23:37
What an amazing life these butterflies lead! V
Graeme22-Aug-2011 22:35
Excellent close up, Christine.V
Jean Chiasson22-Aug-2011 22:17
Love the colors and contrast Christine vote
Tom LeRoy22-Aug-2011 21:45
A wonder of nature! I am really looking forward to the developing stage! Very beautiful photo!V!
Guest 22-Aug-2011 21:13
And there are the golden dots, so sparkly and clear, 24K, each one. With pierced ears, and one more of these, you would be set to go. Miraculous beauty. V
Linda & Pär Johansson22-Aug-2011 20:13
Hope you can join when it is born! Wonderful photo! V
LynnH22-Aug-2011 19:58
How cool! From the thumb, I thought you were growing jalapenos! :) V
Colin Storey22-Aug-2011 18:13
Great image of this butterfly in waiting. v
pascal22-Aug-2011 18:13
Beautiful capture, Christine !
bill friedlander22-Aug-2011 17:57
A small but exciting moment in the nature of things. V
Patricia Kay22-Aug-2011 17:47
Beautiful image Christine...It will be a wonderful sight...BV
slhoornstra22-Aug-2011 17:41
Perhaps he will stop here and say hello!! Lovely!! BV
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